Beyond The Spotlight Podcast

Joel Heitkamp is the host of the KFGO show in Fargo, North Dakota. He takes calls, does interviews and more on his show! He is also a former politician and the brother of Heidi Heitkamp. Thank you guys so much for watching this weeks podcast! We have huge stuff coming so please be sure to keep an eye out for more posts. See you next week❤️ Thank you sponsors! Buy Giant Snacks! https://www.giantsna...

Kaden aka Loonies is a prankster from Minnesota that is nearing 100k subscribers! He shared stories about what life is like as a full time YouTuber, stories about recent travels, and why he had to make a decision to cut ties with his former business partner, Spicy Films.  Thank you all for the support. This is our summer!  Thank you sponsors! Buy Giant Snacks! https://www.giantsnacks.com/ Check ou...

Strictly Bball is a dynamic duo taking over the basketball content scene with viral videos, creative NBA collaborations, and unforgettable experiences — including a wild encounter with Kanye West. From posting hoop highlights to blowing up across TikTok and YouTube, they've built a massive following by combining sports, entertainment, and authentic storytelling. Huge thank you to everyone tha...

Donny Schatz is a renowned American sprint car driver. He has achieved significant success in his career, securing ten WoO championships and over 300 feature wins, making him one of the most accomplished drivers in the series' history. He talked about how he got to where he is today and what his favorite moments have been. We are super thankful for him coming on the show! Thank you all for su...

In today's podcast episode we talk about our Nashville trip, as well as other updates with the podcast. We also moved into a new shop for our three businesses to work out of, and talk about that! Watch the full episode to get caught up on everything Beyond The Spotlight!  Thank you all for supporting us and watching our podcasts. We're doing a summer takeover!! Thank you sponsors! Buy Gi...

Sean Moore is a golf athlete at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. He picked up a golf club for the first time during his freshman year of high school in Arizona. He is currently attending NDSU for construction management and shared a lot about his relationship with God, as well as some valuable tips to improve your connection to God! Huge thank you to Sean for coming and sharing his stor...

Matthew Wurnig is a social media influencer that created the brand 50 Dates 50 States. He dove into his journey of creating the third season, collaborations with NFL teams, and how he fell in love with Emma!  Huge thank you to you all for continuing to support us and watching our podcasts. Can't wait for next weeks episode!  Thank you sponsors!  Buy Giant Snacks: https://www.giantsnacks.com/...

Today we got to travel to Nashville and film with 100Graham. He shared a lot of interesting things about the life of an independent artist, what it's like working with Connor Price and Nic D, and what it's like being on tour. We are very thankful and excited for the opportunity and appreciate all of you for watching!  Don't forget to like and subscribe!  Buy Giant Snacks!  https://w...

This week, Dalton Songstad joins us to share his side of the story on squashing the beef with Evan, his rise to TikTok fame, and his recent travels—including the wild tale of blowing up his blue truck. We also mix in some fun games featuring fan comments and a challenge to match Cboys vehicles to their sounds. Thanks for watching! Stay tuned—next episode, we hit the road to film with a major music...

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Today, we sat down with Phil Hansen, a former NFL player who spent 11 seasons with the Buffalo Bills and is also an NDSU Hall of Famer. He shared behind-the-scenes stories and insights into how the NFL operates, along with his personal experiences playing in the league. We're incredibly grateful to Phil for joining us and to all of you for watching. The next month will feature our five best p...

Today, we were thrilled to be joined by Dan, also known as DJ Oreo. Based in Fargo, ND, he brings his talents to local bars, weddings, school dances, NDSU events/athletics and more. He shared his journey from the beginning and gave us insight into what it takes to be a DJ. He also shared some behind the scenes in his trip to  We really appreciate all of the support and can't wait to continue...

Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Max Eriksrud to the podcast. He holds the highest student position in North Dakota, representing over 45,000 students. Max also took part in an exclusive internship led by Kevin O'Leary, which earned him a trip to LA to witness Shark Tank filmed live. He shared invaluable lessons and wisdom far beyond his years. Huge thank you to Max for making the tri...

Today we were excited to be joined by Dustin Hill. Dustin served his community in many different forms of law enforcement, and he became an entrepreneur following that career. He uncovered untold secrets during this episode and we are very thankful for him coming on. Thank you all so much for the support. Can't wait to show you guys what's next. Download Alpha Progression with the URL be...

In today's episode, we were joined by two of our friends to discuss topics. We talked about our podcast, old memories, and more. We also had some heated debates on NIL deals, going to college, and the wildfires in LA. Make sure to stay till the end!  Thank you guys so much for watching. So much is in the works and we can't wait to share all of it in upcoming episodes. If you read this de...

Today we were blessed to be joined by Jay Schuler, a serial entrepreneur who created Giant Snacks. Giants is a big sponsor of ours so we're super happy to hear Jay's story about how Giants came to be. He shared all about his entrepreneurial journey, and what some of his favorite experiences were throughout.  We hope you enjoy hearing Jay's story and take something away from it. Than...

Today, we were joined by Abby Duchscherer, a multi-sport athlete with an incredible list of achievements. Her accolades are so numerous, we couldn’t fit them all into the title! In high school, she was named Gatorade Player of the Year in basketball, scored over 2,000 career points, and led her team to back-to-back undefeated seasons, each culminating in a state championship.  We hope you enjoy he...

Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone that purchased merchandise. It means the world. We will be in contact with those who ordered about delivery very soon. Today, we were joined by Brody Merrill, a deputy who was involved in a harrowing incident. While arresting a suspect for domestic abuse, the individual pulled out a handgun and opened fire on Brody and his partner, Josh. Tragically, Josh lost...

Buy Our Merch!!! Only a ONE month drop! Anyone who buys a hoodie will be entered five times into an AirPods giveaway! View our instagram for ways to enter for free!  https://www.mediashackcorporate.com/spotlight Today we are sharing our favorite moments of our 2024 year. Although we only began for the last quarter of the year, we still had a lot of great moments to showcase and we hope you really...

Buy Our Merch!!! Only a ONE month drop! Anyone who buys a hoodie will be entered five times into an AirPods giveaway! View our instagram for ways to enter for free!  https://www.mediashackcorporate.com/spotlight Today, we had Jackson AKA Rodgers Realm on the show. Rodgers Realm created a viral Tik Tok page around his obsession with Aaron Rodgers with the goal of meeting him. He ended up reaching t...

Today, we’re excited to welcome JDawgTV, a talented local content creator known for his focus on the latest tech. Specializing in short-form content, he’s gained popularity across major platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. He has over 35,000 followers across all platforms and receives millions of views per month! In this episode, we dive into his brief internship with CboysTV, unc...

Buy Our Merch!!! Only a ONE month drop! Anyone who buys a hoodie will be entered five times into an AirPods giveaway! View our instagram for ways to enter for free!  https://www.mediashackcorporate.com/spotlight In today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Phoenix Sproles. Phoenix is a standout wide receiver who played college football at NDSU and JMU. Although he was not drafted t...

Merchandise is out now! We're selling merch initially for friends and family but decided we might as well share it with everyone! Anyone who buys a hoodie will be entered five times into an AirPods giveaway! View our instagram for ways to enter for free!  Merch Link: www.mediashackcorporate.com/spotlight In today's episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with serial entrepreneur Jus...

Today’s episode is our first internal one with just the hosts since our debut! We’re reflecting on our first three months—how we’ve performed, how we feel about it, and where we see the podcast going. Plus, we share our favorite episodes, react to hate comments, and talk about everything else going on in the world right now. Don’t miss it!  Thank you all for the support. We are beyond excited for...

Huge thank you to Isaac AKA King Karps for being a guest on our pod. He has reached over 3.5 million followers and 130 million likes on Tik Tok, many of you have likely seen his videos before. He is known for his comedy style videos and hitting his head on garage doors, if you know you know. He shared how he achieved his success, the people he has met along the way, and what he plans to do in the...